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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.65, 130.53 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.65, 130.53 and 86.13 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.65 : 130.53 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.65/130.53 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.65x = 130.53 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.65x = 11,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.12/87.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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