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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.04, 181.55 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.04, 181.55 and 86.87 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.04 : 181.55 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.04/181.55 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.04x = 181.55 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.04x = 15,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769.91/121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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