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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 129.91 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 129.91 and 74.04 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 129.91 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/129.91 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 129.91 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 9,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,618.54/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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