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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.33, 120.28 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.33, 120.28 and 68.87 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.33 : 120.28 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.33/120.28 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.33x = 120.28 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.33x = 8,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283.68/87.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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