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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 182.27 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 182.27 and 34.85 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 182.27 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/182.27 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 182.27 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 6,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352.99/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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