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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.13, 181.63 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.13, 181.63 and 106.72 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.13 : 181.63 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.13/181.63 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.13x = 181.63 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.13x = 19,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.55/121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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