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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.46, 182.32 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.46, 182.32 and 115.34 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.46 : 182.32 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.46/182.32 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.46x = 182.32 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.46x = 21,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.79/121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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