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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.48 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.48 and 67.77 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.48 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.48 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.48 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 8,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842.46/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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