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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.56, 120.89 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.56, 120.89 and 65.84 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.56 : 120.89 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.56/120.89 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.56x = 120.89 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.56x = 7,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959.07/87.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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