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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 181.64 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 181.64 and 48.94 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 181.64 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/181.64 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 181.64 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 8,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.13/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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