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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.58, 131.20 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.58, 131.20 and 68.54 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.58 : 131.20 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.58/131.20 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.58x = 131.20 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.58x = 8,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.45/87.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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