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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.39, 181.85 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.39, 181.85 and 117.17 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.39 : 181.85 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.39/181.85 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.39x = 181.85 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.39x = 21,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306.78/121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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