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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 120.36 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 120.36 and 69.73 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 120.36 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/120.36 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 120.36 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 8,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.70/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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