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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.22, 181.93 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.22, 181.93 and 49.13 is: 73.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.22 : 181.93 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.22/181.93 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.22x = 181.93 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.22x = 8,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.22/121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.74

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