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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.09, 181.61 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.09, 181.61 and 44.05 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.09 : 181.61 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.09/181.61 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.09x = 181.61 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.09x = 8,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000.15/121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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