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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 120.30 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 120.30 and 76.03 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 120.30 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/120.30 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 120.30 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 9,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146.41/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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