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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.02, 182.46 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.02, 182.46 and 114.06 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.02 : 182.46 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.02/182.46 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.02x = 182.46 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.02x = 20,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.39/121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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