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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 162.65 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 162.65 and 60.64 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 162.65 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/162.65 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 162.65 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 9,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862.79/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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