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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.62, 120.83 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.62, 120.83 and 76.68 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.62 : 120.83 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.62/120.83 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.62x = 120.83 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.62x = 9,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264.86/87.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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