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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 130.97 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 130.97 and 60.40 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 130.97 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/130.97 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 130.97 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 7,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910.29/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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