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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 130.76 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 130.76 and 74.27 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 130.76 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/130.76 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 130.76 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 9,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711.46/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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