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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 119.80 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 119.80 and 74.69 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 119.80 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/119.80 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 119.80 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 8,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947.86/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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