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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.61, 131.40 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.61, 131.40 and 60.73 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.61 : 131.40 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.61/131.40 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.61x = 131.40 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.61x = 7,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979.92/87.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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