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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.90, 183.52 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.90, 183.52 and 112.50 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.90 : 183.52 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.90/183.52 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.90x = 183.52 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.90x = 20,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646/121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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