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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.70, 131.34 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.70, 131.34 and 57.19 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.70 : 131.34 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.70/131.34 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.70x = 131.34 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.70x = 7,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510.68/87.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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