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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.64, 120.96 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.64, 120.96 and 54.97 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.64 : 120.96 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.64/120.96 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.64x = 120.96 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.64x = 6,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649.17/87.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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