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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.74, 120.90 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.74, 120.90 and 67.02 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.74 : 120.90 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.74/120.90 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.74x = 120.90 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.74x = 8,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102.97/87.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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