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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.22, 181.83 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.22, 181.83 and 34.55 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.22 : 181.83 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.22/181.83 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.22x = 181.83 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.22x = 6,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282.23/121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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