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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 182.36 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 182.36 and 83.27 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 182.36 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/182.36 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 182.36 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 15,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.62/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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