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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 130.98 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 130.98 and 85.84 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 130.98 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/130.98 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 130.98 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 11,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.32/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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