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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.99, 131.98 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.99, 131.98 and 74.44 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.99 : 131.98 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.99/131.98 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.99x = 131.98 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.99x = 9,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824.59/87.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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