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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 181.69 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 181.69 and 113.99 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 181.69 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/181.69 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 181.69 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 20,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709.65/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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