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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.11, 125.24 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.11, 125.24 and 81 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.11 : 125.24 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.11/125.24 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.11x = 125.24 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.11x = 10,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144.04/84.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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