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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.56, 181.98 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.56, 181.98 and 115.44 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.56 : 181.98 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.56/181.98 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.56x = 181.98 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.56x = 21,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.77/121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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