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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 181.61 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 181.61 and 90.77 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 181.61 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/181.61 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 181.61 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 16,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484.51/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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