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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.55, 182.54 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.55, 182.54 and 113.36 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.55 : 182.54 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.55/182.54 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.55x = 182.54 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.55x = 20,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.11/121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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