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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.53, 120.89 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.53, 120.89 and 66.88 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.53 : 120.89 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.53/120.89 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.53x = 120.89 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.53x = 8,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.76/87.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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