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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.70, 120.96 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.70, 120.96 and 76.80 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.70 : 120.96 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.70/120.96 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.70x = 120.96 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.70x = 9,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.73/87.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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