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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 129.89 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 129.89 and 77.88 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 129.89 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/129.89 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 129.89 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 10,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115.83/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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