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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 181.52 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 181.52 and 112.82 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 181.52 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/181.52 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 181.52 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 20,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.09/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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