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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.78, 131.49 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.78, 131.49 and 74.88 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.78 : 131.49 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.78/131.49 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.78x = 131.49 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.78x = 9,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845.97/87.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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