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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.94, 182.85 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.94, 182.85 and 76.34 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.94 : 182.85 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.94/182.85 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.94x = 182.85 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.94x = 13,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.77/121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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