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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.99, 122.34 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.99, 122.34 and 73.89 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.99 : 122.34 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.99/122.34 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.99x = 122.34 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.99x = 9,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039.70/81.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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