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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.28 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.28 and 74.70 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.28 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.28 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.28 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 9,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731.54/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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