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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 182.52 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 182.52 and 121.04 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 182.52 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/182.52 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 182.52 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 22,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092.22/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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