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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 129.58 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 129.58 and 86.22 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 129.58 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/129.58 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 129.58 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 11,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172.17/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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