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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 129.97 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 129.97 and 74.26 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 129.97 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/129.97 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 129.97 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 9,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651.57/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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