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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.28, 182.16 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.28, 182.16 and 113.60 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.28 : 182.16 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.28/182.16 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.28x = 182.16 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.28x = 20,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693.38/121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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