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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 131.96 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 131.96 and 67.92 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 131.96 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/131.96 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 131.96 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 8,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.72/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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