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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 129.99 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 129.99 and 85.66 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 129.99 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/129.99 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 129.99 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 11,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134.94/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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