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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 120.26 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 120.26 and 59.49 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 120.26 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/120.26 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 120.26 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 7,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154.27/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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