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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.83 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.83 and 55.17 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.83 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.83 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.83 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169.39/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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