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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 119.97 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 119.97 and 73.28 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 119.97 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/119.97 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 119.97 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790.80/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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