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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.50 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.50 and 105.52 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.50 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.50 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.50 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 19,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151.88/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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