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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 181.98 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 181.98 and 75.75 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 181.98 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/181.98 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 181.98 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 13,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.99/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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