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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 130.41 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 130.41 and 85.01 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 130.41 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/130.41 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 130.41 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 11,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085.50/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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