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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 182.37 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 182.37 and 85.74 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 182.37 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/182.37 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 182.37 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 15,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.40/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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