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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.61 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.61 and 90.42 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.61 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.61 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.61 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 16,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511.60/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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