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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.37, 130.91 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.37, 130.91 and 84.04 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.37 : 130.91 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.37/130.91 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.37x = 130.91 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.37x = 11,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000.60/87.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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