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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 183.39 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 183.39 and 121.11 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 183.39 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/183.39 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 183.39 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 22,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.36/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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