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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.92 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.92 and 81.96 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.92 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.92 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.92 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 10,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,730.20/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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