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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.83, 130.71 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.83, 130.71 and 84.59 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.83 : 130.71 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.83/130.71 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.83x = 130.71 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.83x = 11,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,056.44/87.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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