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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.48 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.48 and 91.25 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.48 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.48 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.48 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 16,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649.93/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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