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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 181.98 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 181.98 and 112.98 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 181.98 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/181.98 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 181.98 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 20,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.10/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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