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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.38, 182.84 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.38, 182.84 and 114.18 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.38 : 182.84 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.38/182.84 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.38x = 182.84 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.38x = 20,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.67/121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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