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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.49 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.49 and 113.94 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.49 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.49 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.49 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 20,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792.91/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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