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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.56, 131.16 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.56, 131.16 and 58.58 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.56 : 131.16 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.56/131.16 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.56x = 131.16 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.56x = 7,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683.35/87.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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