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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.87, 113 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.87, 113 and 49.15 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.87 : 113 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.87/113 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.87x = 113 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.87x = 5,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553.95/81.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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