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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.90, 121.35 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.90, 121.35 and 58.83 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.90 : 121.35 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.90/121.35 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.90x = 121.35 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.90x = 7,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.02/87.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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