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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.27, 155.94 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.27, 155.94 and 81.18 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.27 : 155.94 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.27/155.94 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.27x = 155.94 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.27x = 12,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659.21/104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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