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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 130.82 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 130.82 and 60.16 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 130.82 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/130.82 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 130.82 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 7,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,869.83/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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