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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.07, 120.27 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.07, 120.27 and 68.62 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.07 : 120.27 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.07/120.27 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.07x = 120.27 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.07x = 8,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252.93/87.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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