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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.69, 120.95 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.69, 120.95 and 54.91 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.69 : 120.95 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.69/120.95 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.69x = 120.95 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.69x = 6,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641.45/87.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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