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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 120.69 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 120.69 and 66.94 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 120.69 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/120.69 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 120.69 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 8,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078.69/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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