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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.98, 132.68 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.98, 132.68 and 86.85 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.98 : 132.68 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.98/132.68 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.98x = 132.68 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.98x = 11,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,523.48/87.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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