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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 129.91 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 129.91 and 76.79 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 129.91 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/129.91 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 129.91 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 9,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974.76/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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