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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 180.51 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 180.51 and 110.86 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 180.51 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/180.51 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 180.51 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 20,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,011.34/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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