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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 120.02 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 120.02 and 71.50 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 120.02 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/120.02 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 120.02 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 8,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.43/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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