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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.54, 181.35 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.54, 181.35 and 114.19 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.54 : 181.35 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.54/181.35 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.54x = 181.35 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.54x = 20,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,708.36/121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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