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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 132.08 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 132.08 and 60.88 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 132.08 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/132.08 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 132.08 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 8,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.03/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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