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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.78 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.78 and 68.07 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.78 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.78 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.78 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 8,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902.19/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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