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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.43, 130.95 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.43, 130.95 and 68.04 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.43 : 130.95 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.43/130.95 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.43x = 130.95 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.43x = 8,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909.84/87.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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