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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.29, 120.42 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.29, 120.42 and 67.62 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.29 : 120.42 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.29/120.42 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.29x = 120.42 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.29x = 8,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142.80/87.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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