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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.25 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.25 and 90.81 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.25 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.25 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.25 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 16,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.12/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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