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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 130.78 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 130.78 and 68.04 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 130.78 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/130.78 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 130.78 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 8,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.27/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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