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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.62, 131.50 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.62, 131.50 and 53.46 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.62 : 131.50 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.62/131.50 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.62x = 131.50 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.62x = 7,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029.99/87.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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