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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.71, 120.96 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.71, 120.96 and 58.59 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.71 : 120.96 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.71/120.96 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.71x = 120.96 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.71x = 7,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087.05/87.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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