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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.71 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.71 and 75.66 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.71 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.71 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.71 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 13,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,748.18/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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