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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.97, 122.94 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.97, 122.94 and 61.81 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.97 : 122.94 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.97/122.94 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.97x = 122.94 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.97x = 7,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.92/81.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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