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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 119.95 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 119.95 and 71.45 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 119.95 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/119.95 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 119.95 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 8,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570.43/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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