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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 181.58 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 181.58 and 72.96 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 181.58 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/181.58 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 181.58 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 13,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247.71/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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