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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.16, 181.35 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.16, 181.35 and 75.55 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.16 : 181.35 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.16/181.35 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.16x = 181.35 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.16x = 13,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.99/121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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