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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.40, 162.60 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.40, 162.60 and 60.40 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.40 : 162.60 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.40/162.60 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.40x = 162.60 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.40x = 9,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,821.04/108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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