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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 182.85 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 182.85 and 30.60 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 182.85 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/182.85 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 182.85 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 5,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595.27/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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