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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 130.91 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 130.91 and 81.10 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 130.91 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/130.91 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 130.91 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 10,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,616.80/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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