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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.15, 180.95 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.15, 180.95 and 107.65 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.15 : 180.95 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.15/180.95 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.15x = 180.95 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.15x = 19,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479.27/121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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