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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.84 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.84 and 81.56 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.84 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.84 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.84 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 14,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912.43/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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