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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.93, 132.08 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.93, 132.08 and 67.77 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.93 : 132.08 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.93/132.08 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.93x = 132.08 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.93x = 8,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950.72/87.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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