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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.53 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.53 and 60.68 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.53 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.53 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.53 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 7,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374.97/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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