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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.78, 120.78 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.78, 120.78 and 76.89 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.78 : 120.78 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.78/120.78 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.78x = 120.78 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.78x = 9,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286.77/87.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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