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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.48 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.48 and 81 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.48 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.48 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.48 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 9,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839.88/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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