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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.68, 118.08 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.68, 118.08 and 81 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.68 : 118.08 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.68/118.08 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.68x = 118.08 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.68x = 9,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564.48/85.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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