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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.74, 121.08 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.74, 121.08 and 55 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.74 : 121.08 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.74/121.08 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.74x = 121.08 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.74x = 6,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659.40/87.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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