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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.61, 122.35 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.61, 122.35 and 55.86 is: 83.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.61 : 122.35 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.61/122.35 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.61x = 122.35 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.61x = 6,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.19/81.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.74

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