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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.95, 131.96 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.95, 131.96 and 55.41 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.95 : 131.96 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.95/131.96 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.95x = 131.96 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.95x = 7,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311.63/87.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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