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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.95, 122.76 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.95, 122.76 and 61.70 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.95 : 122.76 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.95/122.76 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.95x = 122.76 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.95x = 7,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573.68/81.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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