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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.50 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.50 and 92.77 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.50 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.50 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.50 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 16,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930.53/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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