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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.03, 181.46 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.03, 181.46 and 52.47 is: 78.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.03 : 181.46 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.03/181.46 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.03x = 181.46 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.03x = 9,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521.34/121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.67

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