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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 183.15 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 183.15 and 67.83 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 183.15 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/183.15 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 183.15 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 12,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.06/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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