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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.07, 181.75 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.07, 181.75 and 115.02 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.07 : 181.75 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.07/181.75 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.07x = 181.75 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.07x = 20,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.89/121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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