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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.99, 183.25 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.99, 183.25 and 73.30 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.99 : 183.25 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.99/183.25 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.99x = 183.25 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.99x = 13,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431.74/121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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