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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.74, 131.05 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.74, 131.05 and 87.11 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.74 : 131.05 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.74/131.05 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.74x = 131.05 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.74x = 11,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414.89/87.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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