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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 119.96 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 119.96 and 71.44 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 119.96 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/119.96 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 119.96 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 8,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569.94/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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