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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.99, 131.82 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.99, 131.82 and 53.66 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.99 : 131.82 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.99/131.82 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.99x = 131.82 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.99x = 7,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072.80/87.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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