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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 182.97 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 182.97 and 102.73 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 182.97 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/182.97 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 182.97 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 18,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796.51/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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