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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.33, 181.86 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.33, 181.86 and 44.27 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.33 : 181.86 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.33/181.86 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.33x = 181.86 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.33x = 8,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050.94/121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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