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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 130.40 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 130.40 and 86.64 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 130.40 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/130.40 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 130.40 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 11,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297.86/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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