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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 181.76 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 181.76 and 34.49 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 181.76 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/181.76 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 181.76 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 6,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267.95/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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