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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 182.89 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 182.89 and 91.48 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 182.89 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/182.89 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 182.89 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 16,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729.63/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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