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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 120.94 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 120.94 and 63.11 is: 87.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 120.94 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/120.94 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 120.94 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 7,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631.76/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.14

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