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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.54 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.54 and 89.64 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.54 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.54 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.54 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 16,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,362.89/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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