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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.16, 181.68 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.16, 181.68 and 44.07 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.16 : 181.68 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.16/181.68 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.16x = 181.68 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.16x = 8,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006.75/121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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