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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.92, 122.97 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.92, 122.97 and 45.88 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.92 : 122.97 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.92/122.97 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.92x = 122.97 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.92x = 5,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641.86/81.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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