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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.59 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.59 and 73.70 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.59 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.59 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.59 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 9,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623.46/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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