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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.36, 181.88 and 78.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.36, 181.88 and 78.01 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.36 : 181.88 = 78.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.36/181.88 = 78.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.36x = 181.88 × 78.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.36x = 14,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188.46/121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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