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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.98 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.98 and 60.44 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.98 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.98 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.98 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 10,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,999.10/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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