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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.09, 155.93 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.09, 155.93 and 60.65 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.09 : 155.93 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.09/155.93 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.09x = 155.93 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.09x = 9,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457.15/104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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