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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.95 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.95 and 81.41 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.95 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.95 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.95 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 13,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,264.54/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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