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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.24, 122.37 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.24, 122.37 and 60 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.24 : 122.37 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.24/122.37 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.24x = 122.37 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.24x = 7,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342.20/81.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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