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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.46, 182.32 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.46, 182.32 and 112.94 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.46 : 182.32 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.46/182.32 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.46x = 182.32 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.46x = 20,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591.22/121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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