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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.68, 120.96 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.68, 120.96 and 69.26 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.68 : 120.96 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.68/120.96 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.68x = 120.96 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.68x = 8,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.08/87.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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