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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 130.38 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 130.38 and 67.90 is: 101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 130.38 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/130.38 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 130.38 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 8,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.80/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.63

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