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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.37, 181.16 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.37, 181.16 and 112.91 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.37 : 181.16 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.37/181.16 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.37x = 181.16 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.37x = 20,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.31/121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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