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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.98, 132.15 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.98, 132.15 and 53.76 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.98 : 132.15 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.98/132.15 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.98x = 132.15 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.98x = 7,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103.72/87.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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