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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.37 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.37 and 55.35 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.37 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.37 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.37 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717.55/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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