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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.85, 131.70 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.85, 131.70 and 45.10 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.85 : 131.70 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.85/131.70 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.85x = 131.70 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.85x = 5,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939.67/87.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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