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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.86 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.86 and 108.76 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.86 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.86 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.86 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 19,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.09/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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