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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.18, 181.85 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.18, 181.85 and 113.39 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.18 : 181.85 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.18/181.85 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.18x = 181.85 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.18x = 20,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619.86/121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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