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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.41, 130.98 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.41, 130.98 and 68.26 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.41 : 130.98 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.41/130.98 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.41x = 130.98 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.41x = 8,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.69/87.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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