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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.34 and 102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.34 and 102.45 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.34 = 102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.34 = 102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.34 × 102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 18,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.73/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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