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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.59 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.59 and 74.90 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.59 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.59 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.59 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 9,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856.09/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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