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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 141.48 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 141.48 and 81 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 141.48 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/141.48 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 141.48 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 11,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,459.88/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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