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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 181.78 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 181.78 and 81.64 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 181.78 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/181.78 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 181.78 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 14,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.54/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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