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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.59, 120.80 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.59, 120.80 and 70.09 is: 96.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.59 : 120.80 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.59/120.80 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.59x = 120.80 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.59x = 8,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.75/87.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.66

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