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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.43, 181.91 and 75.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.43, 181.91 and 75.62 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.43 : 181.91 = 75.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.43/181.91 = 75.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.43x = 181.91 × 75.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.43x = 13,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,756.68/121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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