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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 120.58 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 120.58 and 59.86 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 120.58 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/120.58 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 120.58 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 7,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217.92/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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