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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.58, 180.73 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.58, 180.73 and 117.94 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.58 : 180.73 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.58/180.73 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.58x = 180.73 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.58x = 21,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.30/121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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