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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 131.21 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 131.21 and 46.92 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 131.21 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/131.21 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 131.21 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 6,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156.14/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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