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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 120.29 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 120.29 and 81.07 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 120.29 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/120.29 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 120.29 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 9,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.20/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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