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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.95, 131.03 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.95, 131.03 and 82.73 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.95 : 131.03 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.95/131.03 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.95x = 131.03 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.95x = 10,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839.04/87.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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