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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.39, 120.36 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.39, 120.36 and 68.94 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.39 : 120.36 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.39/120.36 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.39x = 120.36 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.39x = 8,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297.62/87.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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