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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.24, 111.96 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.24, 111.96 and 68.10 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.24 : 111.96 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.24/111.96 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.24x = 111.96 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.24x = 7,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624.48/81.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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