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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 181.70 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 181.70 and 114.15 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 181.70 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/181.70 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 181.70 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 20,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.06/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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