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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 120.62 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 120.62 and 65.72 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 120.62 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/120.62 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 120.62 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 7,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927.61/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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