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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.78, 120.96 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.78, 120.96 and 68.34 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.78 : 120.96 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.78/120.96 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.78x = 120.96 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.78x = 8,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266.41/87.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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