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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.35, 129.91 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.35, 129.91 and 86.44 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.35 : 129.91 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.35/129.91 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.35x = 129.91 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.35x = 11,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.42/87.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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