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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 182.67 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 182.67 and 101.69 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 182.67 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/182.67 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 182.67 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 18,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.80/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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