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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.70, 131.36 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.70, 131.36 and 68.30 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.70 : 131.36 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.70/131.36 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.70x = 131.36 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.70x = 8,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.89/87.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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