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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.15, 130.77 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.15, 130.77 and 74.58 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.15 : 130.77 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.15/130.77 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.15x = 130.77 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.15x = 9,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752.83/87.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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