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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.58, 130.79 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.58, 130.79 and 82.90 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.58 : 130.79 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.58/130.79 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.58x = 130.79 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.58x = 10,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842.49/87.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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