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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.42, 182.46 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.42, 182.46 and 113.21 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.42 : 182.46 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.42/182.46 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.42x = 182.46 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.42x = 20,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,656.30/121.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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