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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 182.88 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 182.88 and 67.82 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 182.88 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/182.88 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 182.88 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 12,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402.92/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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