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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.50 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.50 and 35.50 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.50 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.50 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.50 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 6,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443.25/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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