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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 182.91 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 182.91 and 35.27 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 182.91 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/182.91 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 182.91 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 6,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.13/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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