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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.69, 181.54 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.69, 181.54 and 117.58 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.69 : 181.54 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.69/181.54 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.69x = 181.54 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.69x = 21,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345.47/121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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