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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.46, 130.22 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.46, 130.22 and 86.16 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.46 : 130.22 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.46/130.22 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.46x = 130.22 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.46x = 11,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,219.76/87.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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