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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.94, 121.40 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.94, 121.40 and 72.44 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.94 : 121.40 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.94/121.40 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.94x = 121.40 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.94x = 8,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.66/87.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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