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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 119.96 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 119.96 and 68.64 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 119.96 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/119.96 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 119.96 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 8,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.05/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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