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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.75, 182.64 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.75, 182.64 and 121.31 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.75 : 182.64 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.75/182.64 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.75x = 182.64 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.75x = 22,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156.06/121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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