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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.17, 130.73 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.17, 130.73 and 73.47 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.17 : 130.73 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.17/130.73 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.17x = 130.73 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.17x = 9,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.73/87.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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