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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.43 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.43 and 55.97 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.43 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.43 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.43 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 10,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155.52/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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