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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.91, 131.90 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.91, 131.90 and 67.78 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.91 : 131.90 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.91/131.90 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.91x = 131.90 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.91x = 8,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.84/87.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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