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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.30 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.30 and 67.51 is: 101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.30 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.30 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.30 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 8,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864.06/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.00

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