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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 120.10 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 120.10 and 71.42 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 120.10 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/120.10 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 120.10 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 8,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577.54/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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