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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 181.71 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 181.71 and 114.01 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 181.71 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/181.71 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 181.71 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 20,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.30/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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