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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 120.42 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 120.42 and 67.68 is: 93.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 120.42 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/120.42 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 120.42 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 8,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150.03/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.55

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