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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 119.96 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 119.96 and 55.88 is: 77.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 119.96 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/119.96 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 119.96 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 6,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.13/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.03

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