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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 182.41 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 182.41 and 114.64 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 182.41 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/182.41 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 182.41 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 20,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.48/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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