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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 120.13 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 120.13 and 76.79 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 120.13 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/120.13 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 120.13 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 9,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224.48/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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