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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.33, 131.04 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.33, 131.04 and 73.74 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.33 : 131.04 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.33/131.04 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.33x = 131.04 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.33x = 9,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662.89/87.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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