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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.06 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.06 and 114.07 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.06 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.06 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.06 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 20,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.51/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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