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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 181.72 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 181.72 and 60.22 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 181.72 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/181.72 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 181.72 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 10,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942.72/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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