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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.95, 120.65 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.95, 120.65 and 85.67 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.95 : 120.65 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.95/120.65 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.95x = 120.65 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.95x = 10,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.05/87.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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