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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.66 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.66 and 60.26 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.66 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.66 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.66 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 10,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946.83/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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