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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 120.54 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 120.54 and 69.73 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 120.54 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/120.54 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 120.54 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 8,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405.25/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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