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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 184.17 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 184.17 and 120.81 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 184.17 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/184.17 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 184.17 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 22,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249.58/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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