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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 120.64 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 120.64 and 68.12 is: 93.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 120.64 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/120.64 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 120.64 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 8,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218.00/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.90

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