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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.76 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.76 and 77.86 is: 116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.76 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.76 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.76 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 10,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.26/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.64

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