Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 182.38 and 85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121.56, 182.38 and 85 is: 127.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121.56 : 182.38 = 85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121.56/182.38 = 85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121.56x = 182.38 × 85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121.56x = 15,502.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,502.09/121.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127.52
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