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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 182.98 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 182.98 and 83.32 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 182.98 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/182.98 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 182.98 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 15,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245.89/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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