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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 182.70 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 182.70 and 91.35 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 182.70 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/182.70 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 182.70 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 16,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,689.65/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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