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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.26, 121.85 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.26, 121.85 and 55.68 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.26 : 121.85 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.26/121.85 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.26x = 121.85 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.26x = 6,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784.33/81.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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