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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.84, 183.04 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.84, 183.04 and 114.64 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.84 : 183.04 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.84/183.04 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.84x = 183.04 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.84x = 20,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.71/121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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