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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.52 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.52 and 74.40 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.52 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.52 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.52 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 9,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785.09/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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