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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.20, 162.34 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.20, 162.34 and 60.12 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.20 : 162.34 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.20/162.34 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.20x = 162.34 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.20x = 9,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.88/108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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