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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 131.38 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 131.38 and 57.10 is: 85.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 131.38 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/131.38 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 131.38 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 7,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501.33/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.69

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