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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 130.80 and 74.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 130.80 and 74.57 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 130.80 = 74.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/130.80 = 74.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 130.80 × 74.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 9,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753.38/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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