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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 132.28 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 132.28 and 71.92 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 132.28 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/132.28 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 132.28 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 9,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513.58/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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