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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 120.64 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 120.64 and 54.65 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 120.64 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/120.64 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 120.64 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 6,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592.90/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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