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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.34 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.34 and 67.65 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.34 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.34 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.34 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 12,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.30/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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