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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.66, 182.76 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.66, 182.76 and 111.94 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.66 : 182.76 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.66/182.76 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.66x = 182.76 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.66x = 20,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458.15/121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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