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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.19, 181.46 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.19, 181.46 and 114.20 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.19 : 181.46 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.19/181.46 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.19x = 181.46 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.19x = 20,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721.25/121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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