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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 182.38 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 182.38 and 67.47 is: 101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 182.38 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/182.38 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 182.38 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 12,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.18/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.20

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