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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.55, 131.15 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.55, 131.15 and 46.85 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.55 : 131.15 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.55/131.15 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.55x = 131.15 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.55x = 6,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143.84/87.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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