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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 131.31 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 131.31 and 60 is: 90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 131.31 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/131.31 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 131.31 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 7,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,878.60/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90

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