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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.01, 181.55 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.01, 181.55 and 113.76 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.01 : 181.55 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.01/181.55 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.01x = 181.55 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.01x = 20,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.32/121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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