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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 129.93 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 129.93 and 85.90 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 129.93 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/129.93 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 129.93 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 11,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,160.99/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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