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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 181.87 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 181.87 and 44.21 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 181.87 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/181.87 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 181.87 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 8,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.82/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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