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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.72 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.72 and 59.13 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.72 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.72 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.72 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606.00/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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