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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 181.52 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 181.52 and 110.20 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 181.52 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/181.52 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 181.52 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 20,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.50/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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