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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.61, 151.25 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.61, 151.25 and 60.48 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.61 : 151.25 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.61/151.25 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.61x = 151.25 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.61x = 9,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147.30/109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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