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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.31 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.31 and 72.90 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.31 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.31 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.31 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 13,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.40/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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