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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.47, 182.93 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.47, 182.93 and 102.33 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.47 : 182.93 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.47/182.93 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.47x = 182.93 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.47x = 18,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719.40/121.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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