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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 182.73 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 182.73 and 78.54 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 182.73 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/182.73 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 182.73 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 14,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351.61/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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