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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.39, 182.08 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.39, 182.08 and 30.09 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.39 : 182.08 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.39/182.08 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.39x = 182.08 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.39x = 5,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478.48/121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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