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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 130.55 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 130.55 and 73.44 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 130.55 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/130.55 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 130.55 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 9,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.22/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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