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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 120.84 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 120.84 and 54.90 is: 75.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 120.84 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/120.84 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 120.84 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 6,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634.12/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.71

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