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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.55, 130.28 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.55, 130.28 and 86.91 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.55 : 130.28 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.55/130.28 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.55x = 130.28 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.55x = 11,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,321.71/87.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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