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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 120.56 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 120.56 and 68.95 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 120.56 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/120.56 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 120.56 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 8,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312.61/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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