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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 181.96 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 181.96 and 44.30 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 181.96 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/181.96 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 181.96 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 8,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,060.83/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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