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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.09, 130.73 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.09, 130.73 and 82.14 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.09 : 130.73 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.09/130.73 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.09x = 130.73 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.09x = 10,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,737.75/87.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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