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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.89, 181.46 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.89, 181.46 and 120.52 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.89 : 181.46 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.89/181.46 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.89x = 181.46 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.89x = 21,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,868.50/121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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