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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.92, 151.71 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.92, 151.71 and 60.81 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.92 : 151.71 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.92/151.71 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.92x = 151.71 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.92x = 9,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224.69/109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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