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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 181.92 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 181.92 and 75.75 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 181.92 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/181.92 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 181.92 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 13,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.44/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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