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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.44, 130.55 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.44, 130.55 and 86.92 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.44 : 130.55 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.44/130.55 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.44x = 130.55 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.44x = 11,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,346.65/87.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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