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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.12, 181.68 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.12, 181.68 and 44.09 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.12 : 181.68 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.12/181.68 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.12x = 181.68 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.12x = 8,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009.20/121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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