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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.85, 109.35 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.85, 109.35 and 60.14 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.85 : 109.35 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.85/109.35 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.85x = 109.35 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.85x = 6,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576.58/72.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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