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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 120.35 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 120.35 and 76.80 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 120.35 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/120.35 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 120.35 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 9,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242.88/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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