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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.58 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.58 and 60.77 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.58 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.58 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.58 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 9,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272.13/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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