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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.86, 183.96 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.86, 183.96 and 121.14 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.86 : 183.96 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.86/183.96 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.86x = 183.96 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.86x = 22,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.91/121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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