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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.69, 131.22 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.69, 131.22 and 55.47 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.69 : 131.22 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.69/131.22 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.69x = 131.22 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.69x = 7,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278.77/87.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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