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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.83 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.83 and 34.56 is: 51.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.83 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.83 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.83 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 6,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284.04/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.84

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