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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.84, 131.58 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.84, 131.58 and 45 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.84 : 131.58 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.84/131.58 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.84x = 131.58 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.84x = 5,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.10/87.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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