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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.89, 107.92 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.89, 107.92 and 60.45 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.89 : 107.92 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.89/107.92 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.89x = 107.92 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.89x = 6,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523.76/71.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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