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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 181.64 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 181.64 and 119.04 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 181.64 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/181.64 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 181.64 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 21,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,622.43/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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