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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.77 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.77 and 90.72 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.77 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.77 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.77 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 16,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490.17/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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