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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 120.25 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 120.25 and 76.42 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 120.25 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/120.25 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 120.25 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 9,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.09/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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