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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.49, 182.40 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.49, 182.40 and 87.47 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.49 : 182.40 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.49/182.40 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.49x = 182.40 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.49x = 15,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.53/121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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