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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 132.38 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 132.38 and 87.54 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 132.38 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/132.38 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 132.38 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 11,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588.55/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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