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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.55, 131.16 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.55, 131.16 and 68.29 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.55 : 131.16 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.55/131.16 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.55x = 131.16 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.55x = 8,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.92/87.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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