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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.52 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.52 and 91.11 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.52 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.52 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.52 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 16,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.40/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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