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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 119.93 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 119.93 and 73.96 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 119.93 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/119.93 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 119.93 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 8,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869.99/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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