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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.82, 182.39 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.82, 182.39 and 92.79 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.82 : 182.39 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.82/182.39 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.82x = 182.39 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.82x = 16,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923.50/121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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