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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.89, 112.93 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.89, 112.93 and 58.54 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.89 : 112.93 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.89/112.93 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.89x = 112.93 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.89x = 6,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610.06/81.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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