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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.71, 182.47 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.71, 182.47 and 111.59 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.71 : 182.47 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.71/182.47 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.71x = 182.47 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.71x = 20,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361.83/121.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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