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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.06, 130.48 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.06, 130.48 and 61.24 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.06 : 130.48 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.06/130.48 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.06x = 130.48 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.06x = 7,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990.60/87.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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