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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 120.22 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 120.22 and 67.46 is: 93.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 120.22 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/120.22 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 120.22 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110.04/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.07

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