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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 131.68 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 131.68 and 45.04 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 131.68 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/131.68 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 131.68 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 5,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930.87/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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