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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.29, 182.22 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.29, 182.22 and 114.74 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.29 : 182.22 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.29/182.22 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.29x = 182.22 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.29x = 20,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.13/121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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