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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.71 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.71 and 84.74 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.71 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.71 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.71 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 11,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,076.37/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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