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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 182.81 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 182.81 and 73.25 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 182.81 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/182.81 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 182.81 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 13,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390.83/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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