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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.42, 130.82 and 60.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.42, 130.82 and 60.29 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.42 : 130.82 = 60.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.42/130.82 = 60.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.42x = 130.82 × 60.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.42x = 7,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886.63/87.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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