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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 182.76 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 182.76 and 73.72 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 182.76 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/182.76 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 182.76 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 13,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473.07/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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