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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.22, 181.64 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.22, 181.64 and 80.49 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.22 : 181.64 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.22/181.64 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.22x = 181.64 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.22x = 14,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620.10/121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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