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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.63, 182.75 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.63, 182.75 and 114.63 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.63 : 182.75 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.63/182.75 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.63x = 182.75 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.63x = 20,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947.80/121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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