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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 120.36 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 120.36 and 76.34 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 120.36 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/120.36 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 120.36 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 9,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188.28/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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