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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.42, 130.86 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.42, 130.86 and 69.42 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.42 : 130.86 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.42/130.86 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.42x = 130.86 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.42x = 9,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.30/87.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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