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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 120.99 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 120.99 and 76.87 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 120.99 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/120.99 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 120.99 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 9,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.50/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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