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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.22, 130.72 and 67.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.22, 130.72 and 67.99 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.22 : 130.72 = 67.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.22/130.72 = 67.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.22x = 130.72 × 67.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.22x = 8,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.65/87.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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