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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 120.05 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 120.05 and 70.73 is: 97.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 120.05 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/120.05 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 120.05 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 8,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.78/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.45

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