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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.64 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.64 and 83.14 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.64 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.64 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.64 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 10,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861.41/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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