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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 182.60 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 182.60 and 87.54 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 182.60 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/182.60 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 182.60 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 15,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984.80/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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