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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.96 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.96 and 52.81 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.96 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.96 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.96 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 9,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.72/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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