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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.91, 183.15 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.91, 183.15 and 78.66 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.91 : 183.15 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.91/183.15 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.91x = 183.15 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.91x = 14,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406.58/121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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