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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 182.37 and 63.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 182.37 and 63.76 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 182.37 = 63.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/182.37 = 63.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 182.37 × 63.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 11,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,628.50/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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