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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 182.74 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 182.74 and 85.83 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 182.74 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/182.74 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 182.74 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 15,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684.57/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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