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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.23 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.23 and 79.44 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.23 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.23 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.23 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 10,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345.47/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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