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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.76, 165.26 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.76, 165.26 and 81 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.76 : 165.26 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.76/165.26 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.76x = 165.26 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.76x = 13,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386.06/119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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