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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.79, 182.84 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.79, 182.84 and 112.37 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.79 : 182.84 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.79/182.84 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.79x = 182.84 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.79x = 20,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.25/121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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