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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 120.29 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 120.29 and 69.83 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 120.29 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/120.29 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 120.29 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 8,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399.85/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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