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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.67, 120.97 and 52.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.67, 120.97 and 52.69 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.67 : 120.97 = 52.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.67/120.97 = 52.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.67x = 120.97 × 52.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.67x = 6,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373.04/87.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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