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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.49 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.49 and 75.21 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.49 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.49 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.49 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 9,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.78/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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