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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.09, 181.61 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.09, 181.61 and 34.43 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.09 : 181.61 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.09/181.61 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.09x = 181.61 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.09x = 6,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252.83/121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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