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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.43, 181.58 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.43, 181.58 and 90.68 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.43 : 181.58 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.43/181.58 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.43x = 181.58 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.43x = 16,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464.31/121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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