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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 182.67 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 182.67 and 114.19 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 182.67 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/182.67 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 182.67 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 20,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.09/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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