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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.39, 120.11 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.39, 120.11 and 67.95 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.39 : 120.11 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.39/120.11 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.39x = 120.11 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.39x = 8,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161.13/87.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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