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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.74, 120.98 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.74, 120.98 and 70.28 is: 96.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.74 : 120.98 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.74/120.98 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.74x = 120.98 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.74x = 8,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502.47/87.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.91

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