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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.59, 130.02 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.59, 130.02 and 74.44 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.59 : 130.02 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.59/130.02 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.59x = 130.02 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.59x = 9,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678.69/86.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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