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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.25, 182.28 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.25, 182.28 and 85.43 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.25 : 182.28 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.25/182.28 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.25x = 182.28 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.25x = 15,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572.18/121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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