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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.74, 131.55 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.74, 131.55 and 58.85 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.74 : 131.55 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.74/131.55 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.74x = 131.55 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.74x = 7,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741.72/87.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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