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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 182.03 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 182.03 and 52.82 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 182.03 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/182.03 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 182.03 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 9,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613.65/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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