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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 183.05 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 183.05 and 61.12 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 183.05 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/183.05 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 183.05 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 11,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188.02/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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