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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.83, 131.49 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.83, 131.49 and 53.48 is: 80.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.83 : 131.49 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.83/131.49 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.83x = 131.49 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.83x = 7,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032.41/87.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.07

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