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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 182.10 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 182.10 and 85.52 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 182.10 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/182.10 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 182.10 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 15,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573.19/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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