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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.66 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.66 and 70.44 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.66 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.66 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.66 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 8,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569.73/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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