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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.84 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.84 and 60.77 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.84 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.84 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.84 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 9,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894.97/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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