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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.91, 130.98 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.91, 130.98 and 87.55 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.91 : 130.98 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.91/130.98 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.91x = 130.98 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.91x = 11,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467.30/87.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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