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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.30, 130.68 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.30, 130.68 and 61.38 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.30 : 130.68 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.30/130.68 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.30x = 130.68 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.30x = 8,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021.14/87.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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