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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.69, 130.55 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.69, 130.55 and 86.77 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.69 : 130.55 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.69/130.55 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.69x = 130.55 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.69x = 11,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.82/87.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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