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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 120.33 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 120.33 and 68.87 is: 95.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 120.33 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/120.33 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 120.33 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 8,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286.53/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.00

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