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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.95, 112.89 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.95, 112.89 and 67.37 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.95 : 112.89 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.95/112.89 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.95x = 112.89 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.95x = 7,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605.09/81.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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