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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.92 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.92 and 60.22 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.92 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.92 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.92 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 7,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,884.00/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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