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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 131.14 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 131.14 and 46.84 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 131.14 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/131.14 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 131.14 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 6,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.33/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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