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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.51, 130.98 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.51, 130.98 and 68.16 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.51 : 130.98 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.51/130.98 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.51x = 130.98 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.51x = 8,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,927.60/87.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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