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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.31, 162.26 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.31, 162.26 and 60.12 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.31 : 162.26 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.31/162.26 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.31x = 162.26 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.31x = 9,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754.71/108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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