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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.95, 120.99 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.95, 120.99 and 74.18 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.95 : 120.99 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.95/120.99 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.95x = 120.99 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.95x = 8,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975.62/87.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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