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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.41, 181.83 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.41, 181.83 and 112.23 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.41 : 181.83 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.41/181.83 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.41x = 181.83 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.41x = 20,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406.78/121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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