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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.75 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.75 and 87.71 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.75 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.75 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.75 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 16,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027.65/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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