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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.15, 130.35 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.15, 130.35 and 60.15 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.15 : 130.35 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.15/130.35 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.15x = 130.35 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.15x = 7,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840.55/87.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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