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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 182.72 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 182.72 and 76.47 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 182.72 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/182.72 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 182.72 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 13,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.22/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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