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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.43, 182.11 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.43, 182.11 and 34.76 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.43 : 182.11 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.43/182.11 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.43x = 182.11 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.43x = 6,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330.35/121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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