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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.96 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.96 and 61.04 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.96 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.96 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.96 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 11,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167.88/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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