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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.62, 120.54 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.62, 120.54 and 73.66 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.62 : 120.54 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.62/120.54 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.62x = 120.54 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.62x = 8,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878.98/87.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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