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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.62, 130.80 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.62, 130.80 and 81.27 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.62 : 130.80 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.62/130.80 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.62x = 130.80 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.62x = 10,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,630.12/87.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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