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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.48, 182.34 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.48, 182.34 and 87.46 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.48 : 182.34 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.48/182.34 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.48x = 182.34 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.48x = 15,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.46/121.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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