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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 120.23 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 120.23 and 54.40 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 120.23 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/120.23 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 120.23 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 6,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540.05/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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