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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.19, 181.76 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.19, 181.76 and 34.52 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.19 : 181.76 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.19/181.76 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.19x = 181.76 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.19x = 6,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274.64/121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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