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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 181.83 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 181.83 and 85.19 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 181.83 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/181.83 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 181.83 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 15,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490.19/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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