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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 182.07 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 182.07 and 92.72 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 182.07 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/182.07 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 182.07 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 16,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.62/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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