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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 151.54 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 151.54 and 60.69 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 151.54 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/151.54 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 151.54 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 9,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196.81/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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