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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.07, 181.59 and 35.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.07, 181.59 and 35.57 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.07 : 181.59 = 35.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.07/181.59 = 35.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.07x = 181.59 × 35.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.07x = 6,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459.16/121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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