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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.32, 128.52 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.32, 128.52 and 87 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.32 : 128.52 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.32/128.52 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.32x = 128.52 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.32x = 11,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,181.24/93.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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