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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 183.04 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 183.04 and 115.18 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 183.04 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/183.04 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 183.04 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 21,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.80/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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