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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.94, 132 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.94, 132 and 53.74 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.94 : 132 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.94/132 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.94x = 132 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.94x = 7,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093.68/87.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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