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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 120.11 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 120.11 and 68.43 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 120.11 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/120.11 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 120.11 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219.26/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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