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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.61 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.61 and 59.74 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.61 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.61 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.61 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 7,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802.46/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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