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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 162.72 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 162.72 and 60.70 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 162.72 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/162.72 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 162.72 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 9,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877.10/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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