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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 183.03 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 183.03 and 76.28 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 183.03 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/183.03 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 183.03 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 13,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961.87/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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