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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 119.94 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 119.94 and 67.44 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 119.94 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/119.94 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 119.94 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 8,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088.75/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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