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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.78 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.78 and 75.35 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.78 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.78 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.78 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 13,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,696.03/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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