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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.32, 120.73 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.32, 120.73 and 76.52 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.32 : 120.73 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.32/120.73 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.32x = 120.73 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.32x = 9,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238.26/87.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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