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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 120.18 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 120.18 and 73.24 is: 101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 120.18 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/120.18 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 120.18 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 8,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,801.98/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.08

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