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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.80, 182.82 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.80, 182.82 and 114.12 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.80 : 182.82 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.80/182.82 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.80x = 182.82 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.80x = 20,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.42/121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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