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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 181.96 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 181.96 and 45.25 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 181.96 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/181.96 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 181.96 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 8,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233.46/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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