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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 120.15 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 120.15 and 67.77 is: 93.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 120.15 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/120.15 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 120.15 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 8,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142.57/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.56

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