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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 130.78 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 130.78 and 67.04 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 130.78 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/130.78 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 130.78 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 8,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767.49/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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