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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 120.22 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 120.22 and 59.52 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 120.22 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/120.22 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 120.22 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 7,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155.80/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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