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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.46, 182.21 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.46, 182.21 and 60.71 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.46 : 182.21 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.46/182.21 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.46x = 182.21 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.46x = 11,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060.75/121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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