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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.97, 183 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.97, 183 and 73.88 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.97 : 183 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.97/183 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.97x = 183 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.97x = 13,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519.13/121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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