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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.13, 112.05 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.13, 112.05 and 76 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.13 : 112.05 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.13/112.05 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.13x = 112.05 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.13x = 8,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515.80/81.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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