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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.49, 130.68 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.49, 130.68 and 73.82 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.49 : 130.68 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.49/130.68 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.49x = 130.68 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.49x = 9,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,646.80/87.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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