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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.06, 130.38 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.06, 130.38 and 85.44 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.06 : 130.38 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.06/130.38 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.06x = 130.38 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.06x = 11,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,139.67/87.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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