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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.95, 182.97 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.95, 182.97 and 87.75 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.95 : 182.97 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.95/182.97 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.95x = 182.97 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.95x = 16,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055.62/121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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