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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 182.72 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 182.72 and 118.91 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 182.72 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/182.72 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 182.72 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 21,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727.62/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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