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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.74, 182.55 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.74, 182.55 and 113.70 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.74 : 182.55 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.74/182.55 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.74x = 182.55 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.74x = 20,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755.94/121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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