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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.08, 180.91 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.08, 180.91 and 106.71 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.08 : 180.91 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.08/180.91 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.08x = 180.91 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.08x = 19,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304.91/121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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