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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.35, 130.98 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.35, 130.98 and 73.71 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.35 : 130.98 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.35/130.98 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.35x = 130.98 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.35x = 9,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.54/87.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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