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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.23, 182.27 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.23, 182.27 and 111.63 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.23 : 182.27 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.23/182.27 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.23x = 182.27 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.23x = 20,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,346.80/121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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