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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 120.36 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 120.36 and 59.22 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 120.36 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/120.36 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 120.36 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 7,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.72/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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