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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.86 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.86 and 44.22 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.86 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.86 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.86 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 8,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.85/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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