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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.59, 106.92 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.59, 106.92 and 60.14 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.59 : 106.92 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.59/106.92 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.59x = 106.92 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.59x = 6,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430.44/77.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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