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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.45, 120.66 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.45, 120.66 and 54.69 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.45 : 120.66 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.45/120.66 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.45x = 120.66 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.45x = 6,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598.90/87.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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