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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.49 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.49 and 89.82 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.49 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.49 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.49 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 16,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391.25/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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