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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.81, 120.86 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.81, 120.86 and 68.10 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.81 : 120.86 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.81/120.86 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.81x = 120.86 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.81x = 8,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230.23/87.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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