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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.90, 130.73 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.90, 130.73 and 86.08 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.90 : 130.73 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.90/130.73 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.90x = 130.73 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.90x = 11,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,252.58/87.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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