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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.66, 130.89 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.66, 130.89 and 74.14 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.66 : 130.89 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.66/130.89 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.66x = 130.89 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.66x = 9,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704.18/87.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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