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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 182.63 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 182.63 and 76.17 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 182.63 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/182.63 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 182.63 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 13,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910.05/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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