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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.65 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.65 and 121.01 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.65 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.65 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.65 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 49,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,934.78/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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