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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.35 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.35 and 120.98 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.35 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.35 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.35 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 21,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.72/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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