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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.93, 131.43 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.93, 131.43 and 86.11 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.93 : 131.43 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.93/131.43 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.93x = 131.43 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.93x = 11,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317.11/87.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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