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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.49, 120.72 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.49, 120.72 and 66.71 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.49 : 120.72 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.49/120.72 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.49x = 120.72 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.49x = 8,053.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053.23/87.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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