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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.52 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.52 and 87.04 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.52 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.52 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.52 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 11,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,447.50/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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