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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 120.12 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 120.12 and 64.04 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 120.12 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/120.12 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 120.12 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 7,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692.48/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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