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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 120.84 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 120.84 and 59.93 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 120.84 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/120.84 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 120.84 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 7,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241.34/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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