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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.33, 130.79 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.33, 130.79 and 68.03 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.33 : 130.79 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.33/130.79 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.33x = 130.79 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.33x = 8,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897.64/87.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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