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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 131.12 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 131.12 and 68.17 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 131.12 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/131.12 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 131.12 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 8,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.11/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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