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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.75, 182.31 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.75, 182.31 and 83.14 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.75 : 182.31 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.75/182.31 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.75x = 182.31 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.75x = 15,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157.25/121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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