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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 130.68 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 130.68 and 67.95 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 130.68 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/130.68 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 130.68 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 8,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,879.71/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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