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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.75, 131.67 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.75, 131.67 and 57.15 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.75 : 131.67 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.75/131.67 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.75x = 131.67 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.75x = 7,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.94/87.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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