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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 120.09 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 120.09 and 54.28 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 120.09 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/120.09 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 120.09 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 6,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518.49/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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