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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.72 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.72 and 73.60 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.72 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.72 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.72 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 13,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448.19/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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