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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.66, 120.98 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.66, 120.98 and 54.92 is: 75.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.66 : 120.98 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.66/120.98 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.66x = 120.98 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.66x = 6,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644.22/87.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.80

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