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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 181.70 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 181.70 and 44.12 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 181.70 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/181.70 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 181.70 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 8,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015.47/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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