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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 181.85 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 181.85 and 90.83 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 181.85 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/181.85 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 181.85 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 16,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.44/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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