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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.65, 120.92 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.65, 120.92 and 54.45 is: 75.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.65 : 120.92 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.65/120.92 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.65x = 120.92 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.65x = 6,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583.49/87.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.11

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