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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.77, 120.96 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.77, 120.96 and 68.33 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.77 : 120.96 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.77/120.96 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.77x = 120.96 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.77x = 8,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.20/87.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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