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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 181.94 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 181.94 and 52.94 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 181.94 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/181.94 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 181.94 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 9,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631.90/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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