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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.55 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.55 and 63 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.55 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.55 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.55 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 7,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657.65/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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