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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 180.97 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 180.97 and 114.49 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 180.97 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/180.97 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 180.97 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 20,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.26/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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