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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.62 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.62 and 74.24 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.62 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.62 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.62 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 9,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697.23/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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