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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 181.91 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 181.91 and 46.16 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 181.91 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/181.91 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 181.91 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 8,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.83/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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