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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.34 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.34 and 60.82 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.34 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.34 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.34 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 11,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,089.92/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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