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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 182.10 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 182.10 and 91.16 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 182.10 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/182.10 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 182.10 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 16,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600.24/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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