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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.04, 180.72 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.04, 180.72 and 113.76 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.04 : 180.72 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.04/180.72 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.04x = 180.72 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.04x = 20,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.71/121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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