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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 120.21 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 120.21 and 68.96 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 120.21 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/120.21 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 120.21 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 8,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289.68/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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