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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.67 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.67 and 90.77 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.67 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.67 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.67 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 16,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489.73/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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