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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.07 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.07 and 86.60 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.07 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.07 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.07 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 11,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,264.60/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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