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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 131.02 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 131.02 and 68.09 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 131.02 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/131.02 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 131.02 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 8,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921.06/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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