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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.21, 120.12 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.21, 120.12 and 66.28 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.21 : 120.12 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.21/120.12 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.21x = 120.12 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.21x = 7,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961.22/87.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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