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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 182.92 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 182.92 and 73.17 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 182.92 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/182.92 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 182.92 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 13,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,384.26/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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