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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.46 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.46 and 71.44 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.46 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.46 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.46 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 9,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391.50/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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