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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 180.74 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 180.74 and 114 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 180.74 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/180.74 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 180.74 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 20,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604.36/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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