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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.92 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.92 and 63.50 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.92 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.92 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.92 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 7,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106.92/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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