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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.39 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.39 and 75.74 is: 113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.39 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.39 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.39 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 9,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.74/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.05

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