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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 162.96 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 162.96 and 60.49 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 162.96 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/162.96 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 162.96 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 9,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856.64/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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