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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.34 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.34 and 73.47 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.34 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.34 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.34 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 9,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576.75/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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