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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.51, 120.72 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.51, 120.72 and 66.75 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.51 : 120.72 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.51/120.72 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.51x = 120.72 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.51x = 8,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058.06/87.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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