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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 182.06 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 182.06 and 75.77 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 182.06 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/182.06 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 182.06 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 13,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794.69/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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