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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.62, 182.55 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.62, 182.55 and 88.72 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.62 : 182.55 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.62/182.55 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.62x = 182.55 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.62x = 16,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.71/121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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