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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.77, 131.52 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.77, 131.52 and 67.41 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.77 : 131.52 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.77/131.52 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.77x = 131.52 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.77x = 8,865.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865.76/87.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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