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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.76, 122 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.76, 122 and 81.16 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.76 : 122 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.76/122 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.76x = 122 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.76x = 9,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901.52/81.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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