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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.92, 131.82 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.92, 131.82 and 60.54 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.92 : 131.82 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.92/131.82 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.92x = 131.82 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.92x = 7,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980.38/87.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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