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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.44 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.44 and 73.56 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.44 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.44 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.44 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 9,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595.17/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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