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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 120.06 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 120.06 and 52.50 is: 72.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 120.06 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/120.06 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 120.06 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 6,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303.15/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.45

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