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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.42, 181.45 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.42, 181.45 and 116.56 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.42 : 181.45 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.42/181.45 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.42x = 181.45 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.42x = 21,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.81/121.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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