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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.90, 131.72 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.90, 131.72 and 57.44 is: 86.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.90 : 131.72 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.90/131.72 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.90x = 131.72 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.90x = 7,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566.00/87.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.08

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