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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.31, 181.97 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.31, 181.97 and 35.81 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.31 : 181.97 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.31/181.97 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.31x = 181.97 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.31x = 6,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516.89/121.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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