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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.55, 120.89 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.55, 120.89 and 67.03 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.55 : 120.89 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.55/120.89 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.55x = 120.89 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.55x = 8,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103.12/87.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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