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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.65 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.65 and 70.61 is: 97.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.65 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.65 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.65 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 7,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.70/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.32

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