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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.75, 120.82 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.75, 120.82 and 75.28 is: 103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.75 : 120.82 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.75/120.82 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.75x = 120.82 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.75x = 9,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095.33/87.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.65

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