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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 181.63 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 181.63 and 60.17 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 181.63 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/181.63 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 181.63 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 10,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928.38/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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