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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.28 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.28 and 73.56 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.28 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.28 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.28 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 13,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408.52/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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