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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.16, 143.49 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.16, 143.49 and 81 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.16 : 143.49 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.16/143.49 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.16x = 143.49 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.16x = 11,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622.69/95.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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