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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.22, 129.90 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.22, 129.90 and 86.16 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.22 : 129.90 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.22/129.90 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.22x = 129.90 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.22x = 11,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.18/87.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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