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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.33, 182.08 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.33, 182.08 and 52.90 is: 79.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.33 : 182.08 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.33/182.08 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.33x = 182.08 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.33x = 9,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632.03/121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.39

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