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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.32, 130.83 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.32, 130.83 and 61.59 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.32 : 130.83 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.32/130.83 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.32x = 130.83 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.32x = 8,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058.35/87.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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