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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 182.85 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 182.85 and 35.23 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 182.85 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/182.85 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 182.85 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 6,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441.81/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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