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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 181.71 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 181.71 and 113.13 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 181.71 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/181.71 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 181.71 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 20,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556.85/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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