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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.53, 130.66 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.53, 130.66 and 81.20 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.53 : 130.66 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.53/130.66 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.53x = 130.66 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.53x = 10,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,608.74/87.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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