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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 161.71 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 161.71 and 60.02 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 161.71 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/161.71 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 161.71 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 9,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704.88/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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