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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 182.45 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 182.45 and 119.95 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 182.45 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/182.45 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 182.45 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 21,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.72/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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