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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 182.46 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 182.46 and 60.84 is: 91.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 182.46 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/182.46 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 182.46 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 11,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.87/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.32

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