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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 120.30 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 120.30 and 68.82 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 120.30 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/120.30 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 120.30 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 8,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279.52/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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