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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.58 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.58 and 67.84 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.58 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.58 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.58 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 8,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.14/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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