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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 120.98 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 120.98 and 73.18 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 120.98 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/120.98 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 120.98 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 8,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.35/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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