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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.92, 181.97 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.92, 181.97 and 118.14 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.92 : 181.97 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.92/181.97 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.92x = 181.97 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.92x = 21,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497.35/121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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