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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.24, 112.03 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.24, 112.03 and 65.71 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.24 : 112.03 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.24/112.03 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.24x = 112.03 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.24x = 7,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361.49/81.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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