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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.41, 130.98 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.41, 130.98 and 61.28 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.41 : 130.98 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.41/130.98 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.41x = 130.98 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.41x = 8,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026.45/87.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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