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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 182.98 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 182.98 and 35.33 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 182.98 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/182.98 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 182.98 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 6,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463.77/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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