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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131 and 80.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131 and 80.20 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131 = 80.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131 = 80.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131 × 80.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 10,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,506.20/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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