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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 182.07 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 182.07 and 80.76 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 182.07 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/182.07 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 182.07 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 14,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.97/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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