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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 182 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 182 and 88.90 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 182 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/182 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 182 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 16,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.80/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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