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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.19, 181.80 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.19, 181.80 and 44.20 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.19 : 181.80 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.19/181.80 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.19x = 181.80 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.19x = 8,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,035.56/121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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