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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.06, 180.62 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.06, 180.62 and 109.56 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.06 : 180.62 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.06/180.62 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.06x = 180.62 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.06x = 19,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.73/121.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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