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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 131.97 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 131.97 and 51.44 is: 77.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 131.97 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/131.97 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 131.97 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 6,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787.88/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.17

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