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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 181.83 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 181.83 and 52.78 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 181.83 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/181.83 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 181.83 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 9,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596.99/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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