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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 181.31 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 181.31 and 63.27 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 181.31 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/181.31 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 181.31 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 11,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471.17/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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