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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.98, 182.84 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.98, 182.84 and 61 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.98 : 182.84 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.98/182.84 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.98x = 182.84 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.98x = 11,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153.24/121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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