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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.39, 130.97 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.39, 130.97 and 60.39 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.39 : 130.97 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.39/130.97 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.39x = 130.97 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.39x = 7,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909.43/87.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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