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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 120.15 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 120.15 and 68.58 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 120.15 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/120.15 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 120.15 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 8,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239.89/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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