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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.93 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.93 and 61.14 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.93 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.93 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.93 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 11,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,184.03/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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