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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.56, 120.96 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.56, 120.96 and 77.24 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.56 : 120.96 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.56/120.96 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.56x = 120.96 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.56x = 9,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.95/87.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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