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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 130.77 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 130.77 and 59.98 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 130.77 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/130.77 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 130.77 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 7,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843.58/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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