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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.12, 181.36 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.12, 181.36 and 90.88 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.12 : 181.36 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.12/181.36 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.12x = 181.36 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.12x = 16,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.00/121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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