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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 132.24 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 132.24 and 85.66 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 132.24 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/132.24 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 132.24 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 11,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.68/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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