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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.78, 131.70 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.78, 131.70 and 45 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.78 : 131.70 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.78/131.70 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.78x = 131.70 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.78x = 5,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926.50/87.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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