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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.94, 121.35 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.94, 121.35 and 67.24 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.94 : 121.35 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.94/121.35 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.94x = 121.35 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.94x = 8,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.57/87.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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