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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 182.39 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 182.39 and 92.75 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 182.39 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/182.39 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 182.39 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 16,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.30/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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