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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 129.72 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 129.72 and 68.67 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 129.72 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/129.72 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 129.72 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 8,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907.87/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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