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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.56, 120.89 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.56, 120.89 and 54.86 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.56 : 120.89 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.56/120.89 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.56x = 120.89 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.56x = 6,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632.46/87.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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