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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.05, 130.62 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.05, 130.62 and 45.91 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.05 : 130.62 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.05/130.62 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.05x = 130.62 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.05x = 5,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996.93/87.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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