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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.11, 180.79 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.11, 180.79 and 102.88 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.11 : 180.79 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.11/180.79 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.11x = 180.79 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.11x = 18,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.68/121.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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