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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.30, 131.63 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.30, 131.63 and 86.27 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.30 : 131.63 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.30/131.63 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.30x = 131.63 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.30x = 11,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354.63/87.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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