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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.40 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.40 and 111.79 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.40 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.40 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.40 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 20,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,390.50/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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