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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.84 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.84 and 60.60 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.84 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.84 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.84 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 10,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413.50/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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