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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.77, 121.26 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.77, 121.26 and 67.13 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.77 : 121.26 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.77/121.26 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.77x = 121.26 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.77x = 8,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140.18/87.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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