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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.77, 183.56 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.77, 183.56 and 111.52 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.77 : 183.56 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.77/183.56 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.77x = 183.56 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.77x = 20,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470.61/121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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