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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 182.58 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 182.58 and 56.95 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 182.58 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/182.58 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 182.58 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 10,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397.62/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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