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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.72, 182.85 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.72, 182.85 and 114.04 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.72 : 182.85 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.72/182.85 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.72x = 182.85 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.72x = 20,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.21/121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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