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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.61, 151.26 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.61, 151.26 and 60.49 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.61 : 151.26 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.61/151.26 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.61x = 151.26 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.61x = 9,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.13/109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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