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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 129.97 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 129.97 and 74.92 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 129.97 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/129.97 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 129.97 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 9,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737.35/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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