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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 129.96 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 129.96 and 81.47 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 129.96 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/129.96 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 129.96 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 10,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587.84/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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