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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.57, 182.08 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.57, 182.08 and 118.87 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.57 : 182.08 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.57/182.08 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.57x = 182.08 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.57x = 21,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643.85/121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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