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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.22, 120.33 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.22, 120.33 and 67.68 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.22 : 120.33 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.22/120.33 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.22x = 120.33 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.22x = 8,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143.98/87.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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