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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.83, 107.51 and 60.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.83, 107.51 and 60.83 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.83 : 107.51 = 60.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.83/107.51 = 60.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.83x = 107.51 × 60.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.83x = 6,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539.83/71.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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