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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.17, 181.80 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.17, 181.80 and 103.35 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.17 : 181.80 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.17/181.80 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.17x = 181.80 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.17x = 18,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789.03/121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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