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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.68, 120.94 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.68, 120.94 and 54.47 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.68 : 120.94 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.68/120.94 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.68x = 120.94 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.68x = 6,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587.00/87.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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