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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.19, 163.82 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.19, 163.82 and 60.42 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.19 : 163.82 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.19/163.82 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.19x = 163.82 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.19x = 9,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.00/109.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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