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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.86, 118.62 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.86, 118.62 and 81 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.86 : 118.62 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.86/118.62 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.86x = 118.62 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.86x = 9,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.22/85.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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