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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.52 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.52 and 73.89 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.52 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.52 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.52 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 13,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.40/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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