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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.41, 181.95 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.41, 181.95 and 72.67 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.41 : 181.95 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.41/181.95 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.41x = 181.95 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.41x = 13,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222.31/121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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