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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 182.44 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 182.44 and 91.20 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 182.44 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/182.44 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 182.44 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 16,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638.53/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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