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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 130.62 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 130.62 and 81.80 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 130.62 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/130.62 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 130.62 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 10,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,684.72/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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