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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.93, 151.70 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.93, 151.70 and 60.81 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.93 : 151.70 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.93/151.70 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.93x = 151.70 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.93x = 9,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223.81/109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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