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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.94, 132.18 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.94, 132.18 and 86.05 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.94 : 132.18 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.94/132.18 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.94x = 132.18 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.94x = 11,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374.09/87.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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