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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.50, 181.37 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.50, 181.37 and 113.06 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.50 : 181.37 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.50/181.37 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.50x = 181.37 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.50x = 20,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504.22/121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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