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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 120.39 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 120.39 and 76.30 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 120.39 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/120.39 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 120.39 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 9,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185.17/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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