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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 120.54 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 120.54 and 54.59 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 120.54 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/120.54 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 120.54 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 6,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580.43/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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