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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 119.79 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 119.79 and 77.76 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 119.79 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/119.79 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 119.79 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 9,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314.87/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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