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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 120.64 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 120.64 and 69.06 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 120.64 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/120.64 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 120.64 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 8,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.40/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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