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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 181.70 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 181.70 and 44.08 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 181.70 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/181.70 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 181.70 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 8,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009.34/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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