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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.78 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.78 and 46.59 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.78 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.78 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.78 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 6,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.34/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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