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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 129.90 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 129.90 and 85.04 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 129.90 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/129.90 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 129.90 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 11,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046.70/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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