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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 182.37 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 182.37 and 85.17 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 182.37 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/182.37 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 182.37 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 15,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532.45/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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