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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.55, 182.20 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.55, 182.20 and 91.02 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.55 : 182.20 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.55/182.20 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.55x = 182.20 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.55x = 16,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584.47/121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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