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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.73 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.73 and 76.13 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.73 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.73 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.73 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 13,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,911.23/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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