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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 181.50 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 181.50 and 113.73 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 181.50 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/181.50 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 181.50 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 20,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642.00/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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