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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.78, 131.52 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.78, 131.52 and 56.94 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.78 : 131.52 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.78/131.52 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.78x = 131.52 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.78x = 7,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.75/87.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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