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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 130.32 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 130.32 and 83.61 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 130.32 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/130.32 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 130.32 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 10,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896.06/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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