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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.73 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.73 and 74.29 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.73 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.73 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.73 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 9,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711.93/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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