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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.78 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.78 and 60.52 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.78 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.78 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.78 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 9,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851.45/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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