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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 182.51 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 182.51 and 61.02 is: 91.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 182.51 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/182.51 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 182.51 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 11,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.85/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.40

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