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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.06, 130.49 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.06, 130.49 and 61.41 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.06 : 130.49 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.06/130.49 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.06x = 130.49 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.06x = 8,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013.39/87.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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