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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 132.09 and 56.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 132.09 and 56.10 is: 84.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 132.09 = 56.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/132.09 = 56.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 132.09 × 56.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 7,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.25/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.25

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