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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.06, 120.17 and 54.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.06, 120.17 and 54.34 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.06 : 120.17 = 54.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.06/120.17 = 54.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.06x = 120.17 × 54.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.06x = 6,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529.57/87.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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