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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.35, 181.06 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.35, 181.06 and 112.75 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.35 : 181.06 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.35/181.06 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.35x = 181.06 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.35x = 20,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414.20/121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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