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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.22 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.22 and 112.69 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.22 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.22 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.22 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 20,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.37/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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