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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 131.45 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 131.45 and 58.76 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 131.45 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/131.45 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 131.45 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 7,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723.05/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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