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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.50, 131.06 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.50, 131.06 and 46.90 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.50 : 131.06 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.50/131.06 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.50x = 131.06 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.50x = 6,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146.71/87.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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