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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 120.06 and 57.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 120.06 and 57.98 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 120.06 = 57.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/120.06 = 57.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 120.06 × 57.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 6,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961.08/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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