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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.24 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.24 and 74.13 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.24 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.24 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.24 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 9,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.69/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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