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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.32, 182.06 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.32, 182.06 and 114.28 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.32 : 182.06 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.32/182.06 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.32x = 182.06 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.32x = 20,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805.82/121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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