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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.28 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.28 and 73.59 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.28 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.28 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.28 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 9,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.18/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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