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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.65, 131.31 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.65, 131.31 and 61.91 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.65 : 131.31 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.65/131.31 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.65x = 131.31 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.65x = 8,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128.75/87.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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