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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.91, 131.97 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.91, 131.97 and 83.81 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.91 : 131.97 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.91/131.97 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.91x = 131.97 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.91x = 11,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059.75/87.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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