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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 130.62 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 130.62 and 78.46 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 130.62 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/130.62 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 130.62 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 10,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248.45/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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