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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.06, 166.85 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.06, 166.85 and 105.34 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.06 : 166.85 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.06/166.85 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.06x = 166.85 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.06x = 17,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.98/121.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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