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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.12, 130.73 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.12, 130.73 and 59.74 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.12 : 130.73 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.12/130.73 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.12x = 130.73 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.12x = 7,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.18/87.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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