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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.59, 181.13 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.59, 181.13 and 114.12 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.59 : 181.13 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.59/181.13 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.59x = 181.13 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.59x = 20,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669.99/121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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