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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 180.75 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 180.75 and 118.12 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 180.75 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/180.75 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 180.75 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 21,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349.60/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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