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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 129.92 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 129.92 and 85.04 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 129.92 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/129.92 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 129.92 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 11,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,047.32/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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