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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.10, 166.71 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.10, 166.71 and 108.82 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.10 : 166.71 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.10/166.71 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.10x = 166.71 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.10x = 18,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140.97/121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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