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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 182.09 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 182.09 and 60.49 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 182.09 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/182.09 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 182.09 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 11,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014.62/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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