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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 182.87 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 182.87 and 110.48 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 182.87 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/182.87 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 182.87 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 20,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.84/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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