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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 181.49 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 181.49 and 88.74 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 181.49 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/181.49 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 181.49 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 16,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.98/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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