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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 182.04 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 182.04 and 111.72 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 182.04 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/182.04 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 182.04 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 20,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337.51/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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