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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 183 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 183 and 61.11 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 183 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/183 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 183 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 11,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183.13/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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