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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 119.19 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 119.19 and 86.19 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 119.19 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/119.19 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 119.19 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 10,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272.99/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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