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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.68 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.68 and 86.16 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.68 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.68 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.68 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 11,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259.39/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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