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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.23, 163.88 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.23, 163.88 and 60.52 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.23 : 163.88 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.23/163.88 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.23x = 163.88 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.23x = 9,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918.02/109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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