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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.66, 120.96 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.66, 120.96 and 79.56 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.66 : 120.96 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.66/120.96 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.66x = 120.96 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.66x = 9,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623.58/87.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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