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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 119.47 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 119.47 and 85.52 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 119.47 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/119.47 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 119.47 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 10,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.07/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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